Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo could return before training camp ends
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Chicago Bears left tackle Ozzy Trapilo is ahead of schedule in recovering from a serious patellar tendon injury sustained during the playoffs on January 10, 2026. Initially expected to miss most of the season, reports emerged that Trapilo could potentially return before the conclusion of this year's training camp. Bears general manager Ryan Poles indicated there are plans for Trapilo to participate in padded practices as he progresses. A full interview detailing the situation will be released on Wednesday.
- •Trapilo injured his patellar tendon in the 2026 playoffs.
- •Expected to miss most of the 2026 season initially.
- •Poles confirmed potential for return before training camp ends.
- •Plans for Trapilo to engage in padded practices being mapped out.
- •Full interview with Poles releasing on Wednesday.
- 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Bears LT Ozzy Trapilo Could Return Before Training Camp Concludes
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